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Sat, Oct 12 · Week 7 · Conference game

Akron at Western Michigan weather recap

AkronZips · 4-8 · MAC
24
atFinal
Western MichiganBroncos · 6-7 · MAC
34
Kickoff
Venue
Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI
TV
ESPN+
The short answer

Akron at Western Michigan has been played. Final: Akron 24, Western Michigan 34. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.

Typical October at the stadium: highs near 61°16°, lows near 46°8°, rain on 40% of days.

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Stadium

Waldo Stadium

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Waldo Stadium
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Surface
Turf
Roof
Open air
Field runs
northeast to southwest
Elevation
784 ft239 m
Map
Typical in October

Highs near 61°16°, lows near 46°8°. Rain on 40% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 27%, freezing on 2%. 10-year average.

Series history

First meeting in our records

Akron vs Western Michigan: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Waldo Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Kent State at Western Michigan7–3876°24° · dry · 22 mph36 km/h gusts
Sat, Sep 26, 2026Boise State at Western Michigan32–768°20° · dry · 11 mph17 km/h gusts
Q&A

Akron at Western Michigan: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Akron at Western Michigan?

Akron at Western Michigan has been played. Final: Akron 24, Western Michigan 34. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.

Does Waldo Stadium have a roof?

No. Waldo Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.